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ES RDE 027 - Cost of soil degradation WP3 extension

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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12 May 2026 at 07:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), a central government public authority based in London, has initiated a tender titled "ES RDE 027 - Cost of soil degradation WP3 extension" within the research and development services category. The focus of this procurement is to explore soil degradation threats and ascertain their economic impact. The procurement process, classified under a "Below threshold - unknown" method, has moved from tender initiation to the contract award stage, with the contract now being active. The process concluded with the award to supplier RSK ADAS LIMITED. Important dates include the contract signing on 5th May 2026, and the contract period spanning from 15th May 2026 to 30th August 2026, valued at £106,317.00 excluding VAT.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those focusing on environmental and agricultural studies. Companies with capabilities in producing economic evaluations of environmental issues would find this an advantageous prospect for business growth. Given its public authority backing, the tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses equipped to engage with governmental environmental initiatives and leverage the results for enhanced market positioning.

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Notice Title

ES RDE 027 - Cost of soil degradation WP3 extension

Notice Description

Defra self-service direct award. The purpose of this research is to identify the current soil degradation threats and to produce updated economic values for the cost of the identified threats.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069648
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043265-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,317 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 30 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSK ADAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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